Vaishno Devi yatra in Navratri: 7,000 pilgrims to be allowed per day from October 15
4 years, 2 months ago

Vaishno Devi yatra in Navratri: 7,000 pilgrims to be allowed per day from October 15

India TV News  

The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board on Monday announced that 7,000 pilgrims will be allowed per day to pay obeisance at the cave shrine of Mata Vaishnodevi from October 15. "But the board has decided to increase this to 7,000 pilgrims per day from October 15, irrespective of any limit on the number of pilgrims from within or outside the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir." In view of the huge number of pilgrims expected to visit the shrine during the Navratras, the services of ponies, "pithoos" and "palkis" will be allowed to operate on the track between Katra and the bhawan from October 15 in a regulated manner by following all the safety norms and guidelines notified by the government in order to ensure the safety and health of the pilgrims, the board staff and the service providers. Kumar said the accommodation facilities of the board at the bhawan, Adhkuwari, Katra and Jammu have also been thrown open for the pilgrims, following all the prescribed SOPs.

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Over 86 lakh pilgrims visit cave shrine of Mata Vashno Devi in J&K
1 month ago

Over 86 lakh pilgrims visit cave shrine of Mata Vashno Devi in J&K

Deccan Chronicle  

Jammu: Over 86 lakh pilgrims have paid obeisance at the Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine atop Trikuta Hills of Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi district so far this year, a senior official of the shrine board said.The official added that the inflow of pilgrims is expected to increase further as the year draws to a close, with the figure likely to surpass …

Navratri festivities begin at Vaishno Devi Shrine
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Navratri festivities begin at Vaishno Devi Shrine

Hindustan Times  

The nine-day long Navratri festival began on Thursday at the three-peaked cave shrine of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi in Trikuta Hills amid religious fervour and gaiety. “In its endeavour to enhance the overall pilgrimage experience, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board has launched a free langar sewa on Thursday at Ardhkuwari complex after commencement of Shatchandi Yagya at Shri Mata …

Chopper service from Jammu to Vaishno Devi shrine set to take flight by June-end
6 months ago

Chopper service from Jammu to Vaishno Devi shrine set to take flight by June-end

Hindustan Times  

{Likely by month-end} Both one-way and round trips are likely to be launched from June 25 or 26. The eagerly awaited direct helicopter service from Jammu to the holy cave shrine of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi, nestled amid the Trikuta hills of Katra is likely to be launched from June 25 or 26, officials said. “The direct helicopter service had …

Vaishno Devi shrine board launches new initiative, decides to give plants as 'prasad' to visiting devotees
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Vaishno Devi shrine board launches new initiative, decides to give plants as 'prasad' to visiting devotees

India TV News  

Devotees visiting the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine will now receive a plant as a “prasad,” according to the shrine board. The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board has introduced a new initiative that provides pilgrims with plants from a newly established nursery named ‘Vaishnavi Vatika.’ This nursery was inaugurated by the Board's Chief Executive Officer, Anshul Garg, in Katra, the …

Over 4 lakh pilgrims pay obeisance at Vaishno Devi shrine
1 year, 2 months ago

Over 4 lakh pilgrims pay obeisance at Vaishno Devi shrine

Hindustan Times  

The nine-day “Shat Chandi Maha Yagya” organised by Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board during Navratri festival for world peace, harmony, prosperity and health of humanity concluded on the occasion of “Mahanavmi” at the shrine in Reasi’s Katra. “An average of 40,000 pilgrims are paying obeisance daily at the shrine and over four lakh pilgrims have visited the it since …

Sinha pays obeisance at Vaishno Devi shrine; launches ‘live darshan’ facility
1 year, 2 months ago

Sinha pays obeisance at Vaishno Devi shrine; launches ‘live darshan’ facility

Hindustan Times  

Lieutenant governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday paid obeisance at the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine atop Trikuta hills in Reasi district and launched a “live darshan” facility for the devotees, officials said. J&K L-G Manoj Sinha offers prayers at Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine on the occasion of Maha Ashtami, in Katra, on Sunday Sinha, the chairperson of the Shri Mata Vaishno …

Heli service from Jammu to Vaishno Devi shrine soon
1 year, 2 months ago

Heli service from Jammu to Vaishno Devi shrine soon

Hindustan Times  

Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board is mulling a direct helicopter service from Jammu Airport to the Panchhi helipad near the shrine in Trikuta Hills of Katra, Reasi. Though the fare is yet to be finalised, it is expected to be below ₹5,000 per passenger for a one-way journey,” they added. “This Navratras, pilgrims would get the gift of direct …

Amarnath Yatra to now continue only on alternate days | Know reason here
1 year, 4 months ago

Amarnath Yatra to now continue only on alternate days | Know reason here

India TV News  

Amarnath Yatra 2023: Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board today announced its decision to allow the ongoing Amarnath Yatra only on alternate days due to the decreasing number of pilgrims. More than 4.28 lakh pilgrims have undertaken the Amarnath Yatra so far this year, surpassing the last year's total with nearly three weeks still to go before the pilgrimage ends, an official …

Amarnath yatra: 22nd batch of over 3,800 pilgrims leaves Jammu for cave shrine
1 year, 5 months ago

Amarnath yatra: 22nd batch of over 3,800 pilgrims leaves Jammu for cave shrine

The Hindu  

Amid tight security, the 22nd batch of 3,898 pilgrims left the base camp for the Amarnath Yatra here on July 24 for the twin base camps of the cave shrine in the south Kashmir Himalayas, officials said. A total of 3,898 pilgrims - 2,898 males, 898 females, 90 seers and 12 children - left the Bhagwati Nagar Yatri Niwas here …

Amarnath Yatra 2023: First batch of pilgrims begins journey towards cave shrine from Baltal base camp | VIDEO
1 year, 5 months ago

Amarnath Yatra 2023: First batch of pilgrims begins journey towards cave shrine from Baltal base camp | VIDEO

India TV News  

Amarnath Yatra 2023: The annual Amarnath Yatra began today with the first batch of pilgrims setting out from the base camp in Baltal for the cave shrine in the south Kashmir Himalayas. The 62-day pilgrimage was flagged off by Deputy Commissioner, Ganderbal, Shyambir, along with senior officials of the Shri Amarnath Ji Shrine Board and the police, at the Baltal …

Over 8 lakh pilgrims participated in Chardham Yatra so far: Uttarakhand Tourism
1 year, 7 months ago

Over 8 lakh pilgrims participated in Chardham Yatra so far: Uttarakhand Tourism

Firstpost  

The Uttarakhand Tourism Department notified on Monday that over eight lakh pilgrims have so far visited Kedarnath, Badrinath, Gangotri, and Yamunotri shrines since the Chardham Yatra began in April. Earlier on April 30, the Chardham Yatra was stopped at Srinagar as a precautionary measure due to bad weather at Kedarnath and Badrinath. Uttarakhand Director General of Police Ashok Kumar issued …

Jammu and Kashmir lines up new attractions for pilgrims to stay longer in the Union Territory
2 years, 2 months ago

Jammu and Kashmir lines up new attractions for pilgrims to stay longer in the Union Territory

The Hindu  

About 43% of tourists to the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir are pilgrims to two Hindu shrines — Vaishno Devi in Jammu and Amarnath in Kashmir. Now, in the ongoing period of Navratri, during which there’s a significant surge in pilgrims to Vaishno Devi, the administration is trying to encourage visitors to stay longer and see more within J&K. …

Vaishno Devi shrine all set to welcome pilgrims during Navratri festival
2 years, 2 months ago

Vaishno Devi shrine all set to welcome pilgrims during Navratri festival

The Hindu  

Nestled atop Trikuta hills in Jammu and Kashmir’s Reasi district, the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine is all decked up to welcome pilgrims arriving for the nine-day Navratri festival commencing from September 26, officials said. Over three lakh pilgrims from across the country and abroad are expected to visit the shrine during the festival with the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine …

Vaishno Devi yatra resumes after temporary suspension due to heavy rains, flood-like situation
2 years, 4 months ago

Vaishno Devi yatra resumes after temporary suspension due to heavy rains, flood-like situation

Firstpost  

The Yatra began on 29 June, from Jammu amid tight security arrangements made by the Central Reserve Police Force along with the army and the local police Reasi, Jammu and Kashmir: The movement of pilgrims to Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine in Katra town in Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir resumed on Saturday, after a temporary suspension due to flash …

Amarnath Yatra 2022: Over 11,000 devotees perform yatra so far, another batch leaves for valley
2 years, 5 months ago

Amarnath Yatra 2022: Over 11,000 devotees perform yatra so far, another batch leaves for valley

India TV News  

Highlights Another batch of 6,113 worshippers moved from Bhagwati Nagar base camp towards valley for yatra This year's pilgrimage to the cave shrine comes after a hiatus of three-years The yatra in 2019 was cut short ahead of the abrogation of Article 370 Amarnath Yatra news updates : More than 11,000 pilgrims have performed Amarnath Yatra so far this year, …

Odisha: Jagannath Temple prepares for Ratha Yatra, 15 lakh devotees expected
2 years, 7 months ago

Odisha: Jagannath Temple prepares for Ratha Yatra, 15 lakh devotees expected

Firstpost  

Puri: The famed Jagannath Temple in Odisha’s Puri is preparing for this year’s Ratha Yatra festival considering the emerging pandemic situation. Puri District Collector Samarth Verma said the administration has two plans for the Ratha Yatra – either holding the festival sans devotees as was the case the last two years, or with the participation of the public. However, the …

Char Dham Yatra: U'khand govt fixes daily limit for pilgrims; scraps Covid test | Details Inside
2 years, 7 months ago

Char Dham Yatra: U'khand govt fixes daily limit for pilgrims; scraps Covid test | Details Inside

India TV News  

Highlights Uttarakhand govt fixes daily limit for Char Dham Yatra pilgrims This arrangement has been made for 45 days It's not mandatory for pilgrims to carry a negative Covid test report this year Char Dham Yatra: Ahead of the Char Dham Yatra, which is set to begin on May 3, the Uttarakhand government has fixed the daily limit on the …

Vaishno Devi stampede: Authorities tighten arrangements, pilgrims flock to shrine
2 years, 11 months ago

Vaishno Devi stampede: Authorities tighten arrangements, pilgrims flock to shrine

Deccan Chronicle  

Katra: Unfazed by the Saturday stampede that left 12 devotees dead, people were flocking to the Mata Vaishno Devi hill shrine where authorities have deployed security personnel in full strength and are greeting pilgrims with chants of "Darshan Karo, Katra Chalo" to encourage them not to linger on after paying obeisance. The yatra that registered a footfall of over 55.77 …

Vaishno Devi yatra continues; 27,000 pilgrims offered prayers at cave shrine following stampede: Official
2 years, 11 months ago

Vaishno Devi yatra continues; 27,000 pilgrims offered prayers at cave shrine following stampede: Official

India TV News  

Highlights J&K LG Manoj Sinha has been monitoring the Vaishno Devi yatra following the stampede incident Inquiry committee members visited the stampede site at the Bhawan and took a first-hand account Prima facie it appears that some kind of minor scuffle between pilgrims may have led to the stampede Nearly 27,000 pilgrims offered prayers at the Mata Vaishno Devi cave …

Planning Vaishno Devi pilgrimage? Must check new guidelines issued by J&K govt
3 years, 2 months ago

Planning Vaishno Devi pilgrimage? Must check new guidelines issued by J&K govt

India TV News  

The Jammu and Kashmir government Friday issued fresh guidelines for pilgrims willing to visit the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine in Jammu. In order to curb the spread of Covid-19, the J&K government has mandated RT-PCR/Rapid Antigen Tests and strict adherence to Covid appropriate behaviour. Here are the important guidelines issued for the Vaishno Devi visit. All the guidelines are issued …

Devotees visit shrines as Char Dham yatra begins amid Covid restrictions
3 years, 3 months ago

Devotees visit shrines as Char Dham yatra begins amid Covid restrictions

Hindustan Times  

The Char Dham pilgrimage, which was allowed by the Uttarakhand high court with conditions, began on Saturday with devotees, including 419 from other states, visiting the four shrines strictly adhering to Covid-19 norms. Data shared by the Char Dham Devasthanam Management Board on Saturday revealed that only local devotees visited Gangotri and Yamunotri shrines with none from other states till …

Chardham Yatra: Portals of Yamunotri, Gangotri to Open Without Devotees amid Covid-19
3 years, 7 months ago

Chardham Yatra: Portals of Yamunotri, Gangotri to Open Without Devotees amid Covid-19

News 18  

The Chardham Yatra will have a lacklustre opening for the second consecutive year due to COVID-19 pandemic as the portals of Yamunotri and Gangotri will open on Friday and Saturday respectively without any pilgrims in attendance. Not more than 25 people each, including priests, teerth purohits and district administration officials, will attend the opening ceremonies at Yamunotri and Gangotri which …

Tourism-dependent J&K economy reels under coronavirus pressure
4 years, 1 month ago

Tourism-dependent J&K economy reels under coronavirus pressure

India Today  

The Coronavirus pandemic has severely impacted the businesses of traders and daily wagers across the nation. ‘Pandemic has ruined business’ While the resumption of the yatra has initiated some economic activity in Katra, which is the base camp of the yatra, traders and businessmen said that they are not earning much due to lower number of pilgrims. 45-year-old Kapil Gupta, …

Planning to visit Vaishno Devi shrine? Check this important update on daily visitors limit
4 years, 1 month ago

Planning to visit Vaishno Devi shrine? Check this important update on daily visitors limit

India TV News  

In the latest update, the daily visitors' limit for the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine has been increased to more than double the current limit. The Jammu and Kashmir government on Friday issued an order stating that the upper limit of pilgrims will be increased to 15,000, earlier which was only 7,000. "The requirement for travelers to undergo 14 days home …

Vaishno Devi to increase limit from 5,000 to 7,000 pilgrims per day from 15 Oct, says CEO Ramesh Kumar
4 years, 2 months ago

Vaishno Devi to increase limit from 5,000 to 7,000 pilgrims per day from 15 Oct, says CEO Ramesh Kumar

Firstpost  

Reviewing the yatra arrangements for the Navratri festival set to commence from 17 October, Kumar said registration of pilgrims will continue online Jammu: As many as 7,000 pilgrims will be allowed per day to pay obeisance at the cave shrine of Mata Vaishnodevi in the Trikuta hills of Jammu and Kashmir’s Reasi district from 15 October, an official of the …

Devotees Start Thronging Vaishno Devi Shrine as Authorities Reopen Religious Places in J-K
4 years, 4 months ago

Devotees Start Thronging Vaishno Devi Shrine as Authorities Reopen Religious Places in J-K

News 18  

Khushvinder Singh is part of a 12-member group from Jammu who reached Katra before dawn to pay obeisance at the famous Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine atop Trikuta hills in Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir. Singh had reached Katra, the base camp for the pilgrims visiting Vaishno Devi shrine, around 4 am and was among the first batch to offer …

Vaishno Devi Yatra to resume from today; only 2,000 pilgrims allowed per day
4 years, 4 months ago

Vaishno Devi Yatra to resume from today; only 2,000 pilgrims allowed per day

Live Mint  

Nearly five months after the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Yatra was suspended as a precautionary measure amid the coronavirus pandemic, the Yatra will resume from today. The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board had begun preparations of the resumption of the Yatra months in advance. The Jammu and Kashmir administration has set guidelines for the pilgrims visiting the shrine: 1) …

Mata Vaishno Devi yatra resumes accompanied by stringent precautions against Covid-19
4 years, 4 months ago

Mata Vaishno Devi yatra resumes accompanied by stringent precautions against Covid-19

India Today  

Shri Mata Vaishno Devi yatra resumed on Sunday after a period of five months, with hundreds of devotees paying obeisance at the holy shrine located atop Trikuta hills in Reasi district of Jammu region on the first day. The track for devotees at Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine photographed on August 16 The Covid-19 antigen test has been made mandatory for …

Vaishno Devi Yatra resumes from August 16; traders hope it will help revive their economy
4 years, 4 months ago

Vaishno Devi Yatra resumes from August 16; traders hope it will help revive their economy

India Today  

Nearly five months after suspending the Vaishno Devi Yatra owing to the coronavirus crisis, the Jammu and Kashmir government has announced its resumption from August 16. On Tuesday evening, the J&K government announced guidelines and SOPs for religious shrines, including guidelines for the pilgrimage to the Vaishno Devi Shrine located on Trikuta hills in Katra in Reasi district. Ahead of …

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